• 한국의상디자인학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.45-60
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• 2024

This study analyzes the athleisure wear purchase status, wearing conditions, and design preferences of men in their 20s and 30s and provides basic data for the development of men's athleisure wear that reflects consumer preferences. An online survey was conducted on 200 men from August 23 to August 27, 2023. The questionnaire consisted of a total of 48 questions, including 8 questions about the respondent's general information, 19 questions about the purchase status of athleisure wear, 6 questions about the status of wearing athleisure wear, and 15 questions about athleisure wear design preferences. The survey results are as follows. The most common motive for exercise participation was 'maintaining health.' 'Nike' was the most preferred and purchased brand among athleisure wear brands, and the main place of purchase of athleisure wear was 'Internet and mobile shopping malls', reflecting the recent purchasing trend of the MZ generation. When purchasing athleisure wear, the most common selection criterion was 'design', followed by 'fitting comfort', 'possibility to use as daily wear', and 'price'. The most common route to obtain purchase information was 'Internet search', and the 'overall satisfaction' with athleisure wear was found to be satisfactory with an average of 3.83. The most common reason for wearing athleisure wear was 'because it is comfortable to do activities', followed by 'because it can be used as everyday wear'. Lastly, 'black', 'short-sleeved t-shirt', 'short length' sleeve, 'round neckline', 'waist length', and 'relaxed loose fit' were preferred for the top design, and 'black', 'shorts', 'full elastic type' waistband, 'regular fit that fits the body well' were preferred for the bottom design.

• Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.265-290
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• 2023

Rare but serious thrombotic incidents in relation to thrombocytopenia, termed vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT), have been observed since the vaccine rollout, particularly among replication-defective adenoviral vector-based severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine recipients. Herein, we comprehensively reviewed and summarized reported studies of VITT following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination to determine its prevalence, clinical characteristics, as well as its management. A literature search up to October 1, 2021 using PubMed and SCOPUS identified a combined total of 720 articles. Following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guideline, after screening the titles and abstracts based on the eligibility criteria, the remaining 47 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility and 29 studies were included. Findings revealed that VITT cases are strongly related to viral vector-based vaccines, which are the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (95%) and the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine (4%), with much rarer reports involving messenger RNA-based vaccines such as the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (0.2%) and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (0.2%). The most severe manifestation of VITT is cerebral venous sinus thrombosis with 317 cases (70.4%) and the earliest primary symptom in the majority of cases is headache. Intravenous immunoglobulin and non-heparin anticoagulant are the main therapeutic options for managing immune responses and thrombosis, respectively. As there is emerging knowledge on and refinement of the published guidelines regarding VITT, this review may assist the medical communities in early VITT recognition, understanding the clinical presentations, diagnostic criteria as well as its management, offering a window of opportunity to VITT patients. Further larger sample size trials could further elucidate the link and safety profile.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.24-32
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• 2024

Background: Learning from incidents for accident prevention is a two-stage process, involving the investigation of past accidents to identify the causal factors, followed by the identification and implementation of remedial measures to address the identified causal factors. The focus of past research has been on the identification of causal factors, with limited focus on the identification and implementation of remedial measures. This research begins to contribute to this gap. The motivation for the research is twofold. First, previous analyses show the recurring nature of accidents within the Ghanaian mining industry, and the causal factors also remain the same. This raises questions on the nature and effectiveness of remedial measures identified to address the causes of past accidents. Secondly, without identifying and implementing remedial measures, the full benefits of accident investigations will not be achieved. Hence, this study aims to assess the nature of remedial measures proposed to address investigation causal factors. Method: The study adopted SMARTER from business studies with the addition of HMW (H - Hierarchical, M - Mapping, and W - Weighting of causal factors) to analyse the recommendations from 500 individual investigation reports across seven different mines in Ghana. Results: The individual and the work environment (79%) were mostly the focused during the search for causes, with limited focus on organisational factors (21%). Forty eight percentage of the recommendations were administrative, focussing on fixing the problem in the immediate affected area or department of the victim(s). Most recommendations (70.4%) were support activities that only enhance the effectiveness of control but do not prevent/mitigate the failure directly. Across all the mines, there was no focus on evaluating the performance of remedial measures after their implementation. Conclusion: Identifying sharp-end causes leads to proposing weak recommendations which fail to address latent organisational conditions. The study proposed a guide for effective planning and implementation of remedial actions.

• Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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• 제35권
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• pp.11.1-11.17
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• 2023

Background: Studies on the relationship between organic solvent exposure and chronic kidney disease (CKD) have presented inconsistent results. Definition of CKD has changed in 2012, and other cohort studies have been newly published. Therefore, this study aimed to newly confirm the relationship between organic solvent exposure and CKD through an updated meta-analysis including additional studies. Methods: This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. The search was conducted on January 2, 2023 using Embase and MEDLINE databases. Case-control and cohort studies on the relationship between organic solvent exposure and CKD were included. Two authors independently reviewed full-text. Results: Of 5,109 studies identified, a total of 19 studies (control studies: 14 and cohort studies: 5) were finally included in our meta-analysis. The pooled risk of CKD in the organic solvent exposed group was 2.44 (1.72-3.47). The risk of a low-level exposure group was 1.07 (0.77-1.49). The total risk of a high-level exposure group was 2.44 (1.19-5.00). The risk of glomerulonephritis was 2.69 (1.18-6.11). The risk was 1.46 (1.29-1.64) for worsening of renal function. The pooled risk was 2.41 (1.57-3.70) in case-control studies and 2.51 (1.34-4.70) in cohort studies. The risk of subgroup classified as 'good' by the Newcastle Ottawa scale score was 1.93 (1.43-2.61). Conclusions: This study confirmed that the risk of CKD was significantly increased in workers exposed to mixed organic solvents. Further research is needed to determine the exact mechanisms and thresholds. Surveillance for kidney damage in the group exposed to high levels of organic solvents should be conducted.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.47-54
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• 2024

Objectives: This study was conducted to systematically summarize trends in research concerning patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as reported in Korean medical journals. Methods: We performed a literature search of KoreaMed from January 2020 to September 2022. We included only primary studies of patients with COVID-19. Two reviewers screened titles and abstracts, then performed full-text screening, both independently and in duplicate. We first identified the 5 journals with the greatest numbers of eligible publications, then extracted data pertaining to the general characteristics, study population attributes, and research features of papers published in these journals. Results: Our analysis encompassed 142 primary studies. Of these, approximately 41.0% reported a funding source, while 3.5% disclosed a conflict of interest. In 2020, 42.9% of studies included fewer than 10 participants; however, by 2022, the proportion of studies with over 200 participants had increased to 40.6%. The most common design was the cohort study (48.6%), followed by case reports/series (35.2%). Only 3 randomized controlled trials were identified. Studies most frequently focused on prognosis (58.5%), followed by therapy/intervention (20.4%). Regarding the type of intervention/exposure, therapeutic clinical interventions comprised 26.1%, while studies of morbidity accounted for 13.4%. As for the outcomes measured, 50.7% of studies assessed symptoms/clinical status/improvement, and 14.1% evaluated mortality. Conclusions: Employing a systematic approach, we examined the characteristics of research involving patients with COVID-19 that was published in Korean medical journals from 2020 onward. Subsequent research should assess not only publication trends over a longer timeframe but also the quality of evidence provided.

• International Journal of Heart Failure
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.36-43
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• 2024

Background and Objectives: Atrial fibrillation is common in patients with cardiac amyloidosis. However, the optimal anticoagulation strategy to prevent thromboembolic events in patients with cardiac amyloidosis and atrial fibrillation is unknown. This systematic review and meta-analysis compares direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) vs. vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) in patients with cardiac amyloidosis and atrial fibrillation. Methods: We performed a systematic literature review to identify clinical studies of anticoagulation therapies for patients with cardiac amyloidosis and atrial fibrillation. The primary outcomes of major bleeding and thrombotic events were reported using random effects risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Our search yielded 97 potential studies and evaluated 14 full-text articles based on title and abstract. We excluded 10 studies that were review articles or did not compare anticoagulation. We included 4 studies reporting on 1,579 patients. The pooled estimates are likely underpowered due to small sample sizes. There was no difference in bleeding events for patients with cardiac amyloidosis and atrial fibrillation treated with DOACs compared to VKAs with a RR of 0.64 (95% CI, 0.38-1.10; p=0.10). There were decreased thrombotic events for patients with cardiac amyloidosis and atrial fibrillation treated with DOACs compared to VKAs with a RR of 0.50 (95% CI, 0.32-0.79; p=0.003). Conclusions: This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that DOACs are as safe and effective as VKAs in patients with cardiac amyloidosis and atrial fibrillation. However, more data are needed to investigate clinical differences in anticoagulation therapy in this patient population.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.175-185
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• 2006

본 연구는 FSM 공법의 PSC 박스 거더교를 최소경비로 자동 설계하는 최적설계 프로그램을 이용하여 다양한 변단면 거더유형을 가진 등경간 및 부등경간 거더교에 대하여 최적설계를 수행하였다. 또한 각 변단면 거더유형에서 산출된 최적의 긴장재 배치에 관하여 연구함으로서 향후 복잡한 구조물에 대하여 더욱 적절한 긴장재의 배치형태에 대한 방향을 제시하고자 하는데 목적이 있다. 사용된 최적설계 프로그램은 축차 무제약 최소화 기법을 이용하였고, 설계과정에서 설계점들이 설계가능 영역밖에 있는 것을 허용할 수 있도록 Kavlie가 제안한 확장 벌칙함수를 도입하였다. 또한 설계점들의 탐사 방법은 Powell's direct search method를 사용하며, 설계시간을 단축시키기 위해 설계점 변화에 따른 단면력 변화를 Gradient를 이용하여 근사화 시키는 방법을 사용하였다.

• 감성과학
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.501-510
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 모바일 정보기기의 콘텐츠 디자인을 목적으로 한 감성검색시스템의 구축에 있어 시스템의 주요 구성요소 중의 하나인 '사용자감성모델'을 풀 컬러 화상의 색상성분추출을 통하여 자동적으로 생성하는 방법을 제안하고, 평가실험을 통하여 시스템의 타당성을 검증하였다. 시각적 감성 유발 자극으로 100장의 인테리어 이미지 화상을 이용하여 데이터베이스를 작성한 후 48명의 실험 참가자를 대상으로 감성평가실험을 실시하였다. '사용자감성모델'의 신뢰성을 검증하기 위해 먼저 시스템이 검색한 이미지 속에 정답 이미지가 출현하는 재현율(Recall ratio)을 구하였다, 다음으로 시스템이 산출한 순위와 피험자가 평가한 순위 사이의 상관분석을 실시하였으며, 마지막으로 시스템이 산출한 상/하위 순위를 이용하여 Paired Samples t-test(2-tailed)분석을 실시하였다. 분석결과 전체 감성어에 대한 평균 재현율은 62.1%로 양호하게 나타났으며, 상관분석에서도 전체 감성어들이 정적 상관을 보이고 있는 것으로 나타났다(p<.01). 또한 Paired Samples t-test(2-tailed) 분석결과 'Casual'를 제외한 모든 감성어들에서 상위 이미지가 더 적합하며 그 차이가 유의미한 것으로 나타났다(t(9)=5.528, p<.05). 이와 같은 연구결과로부터 색상정보만으로 구축한 '사용자감성모델'이 상업공간의 이미지와 같은 시각자극의 검색에 있어서도 사용자의 감성을 반영할 수 있는 효율적인 방법인 점을 확인하였다.

• 정보처리학회논문지D
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• 제11D권1호
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• pp.11-22
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• 2004

최근 들어 계속되는 램 가격 하락으로 인해 대용량의 램을 사용하는 주기억장치 데이터베이스 시스템의 구축이 실현 가능하게 되었다. 주기억장치 데이터베이스는 여러 다양한 실시간 응용 분야를 위해 사용되며, 매년 CPU 속도가 60％ 정도 증가되고, 메모리 속도가 10% 증가되는 현실에서, 케쉬 미스(Cache miss)를 얼마나 줄이느냐 하는 문제가 주기억장치 데이터베이스의 검색 성능 측면에서 가장 중요한 문제로 대두되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 환경을 고려한 실시간 모바일 GIS응용을 위한 주기억장치 데이터베이스 시스템을 설계 및 구현한다. 본 시스템은 크게 PDA를 사용하는 모바일 사용자를 위한 인터페이스 관리기와 가상 메모리 기법을 사용해 전체 데이터를 주기억장치에 상주시키며 관리하는 주기억 데이터 관리기, 공간 및 비 공간 질의를 처리하는 질의처리기, 새롭게 제시하는 공간 데이터를 위한 MR-트리 인덱스와 비 공간 데이터를 위한 T-트리 인덱스 구조를 관리하는 인덱스 관리기, 데이터를 디스크에 저장하기 위한 GIS 서버 인터페이스로 구성된다. 새롭게 제시하는 공간 인덱싱을 위한 MR-트리는 노트 분할이 발생될 경우, 입력 경로 상에 하나 이상의 빈 엔트리를 지니는 노드가 존재할 경우에만, 노드 분할을 상위로 전송한다. 그러므로 중간 노드들은 항상 100%에 가깝게 채워져 있게 된다. 본 논문의 실험 결과, 2차원의 MR-트리는 기존의 R-트리에 비해 2.4배 이상의 빠른 검색 속도를 나타냈다. 한편, 주 기억 데이터 관리기는 가상 메모리 제공을 위해 전체 벡터 데이터 및 MR-트리, T-트리, 데이터 객체 텍스트 정보를 페이지 단위로 분할하여 관리하고, 간접 주소 기법을 사용하여 디스크로부터의 재 로딩시 발생할 수 있는 문제점을 제거하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권8호
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• pp.3677-3688
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• 2011

특허정보검색의 목적은 다양한 목적성을 지니고 있다. 일반적으로 특허정보검색은 제한된 키워드들에 의한 검색으로 이루어지며, 선행 특허권과 유사특허를 파악하기 위하여 반복적인 검색과 검토의 노력이 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 특허문서의 전체 텍스트를 분석하여 특징치를 찾아내는 내용기반 검색방법을 제안하고 검색결과를 질의문서와 유사한 문서 순으로 우선 배치하여 검색에 효율을 높일 수 있는 방법을 제안한다. 즉, 제안된 알고리즘은 텍스트 분석과정을 통해 각 문서별로 특징치가 부여되고 문서 간 특징치 비교를 통해 유사문서를 찾고 문서를 랭킹하여 유사정보를 제공한다. 텍스트 분석과정은 Stop-word과정, 핵심단어 추출과정, 핵심단어 가중치 산출 과정으로 이루어진다. 실험결과에서는 정확도 측정을 실시하여 일반검색엔진과 본 논문에서 제안한 알고리즘의 검색 정확도를 비교하였다. 본 논문은 검색결과를 질의한 문서와 유사한 문서 순으로 랭킹하기 때문에 검색이용자가 검색결과 검토과정에서 유사한 문서를 먼저 검토할 수 있도록 하여 검토시간을 줄이고 검색의 효율을 높일 수 있다. 또한 특허문서 전체 텍스트를 입력받아 사용하기 때문에 특허검색에 익숙하지 않는 이용자도 검색을 쉽고 빠르게 이용할 수 있다. 그리고 내용 기반 검색이 이루어지기 때문에 키워드 및 검색 식을 이용하는 방법보다 검색범위를 넓힐 수 있어서 검색에 누락되는 데이터를 줄일 수 있는 효과를 가진다.